Nissan Malaysia has launched its latest 3S Centre in Muar, Johor, operated by NM Supreme Sdn. Bhd. This state-of-the-art facility spans over 8,000 square feet and integrates sales, service, and spare parts, marking a significant milestone in Nissan’s efforts to elevate customer experiences.
Nissan Retail Concept (NRC-NEXT)
The NM Supreme Nissan 3S Centre is designed in line with the Nissan Retail Concept, NRC-NEXT, which aims to innovate dealership experiences and deliver world-class service standards globally. This concept emphasises creating a seamless and engaging customer journey, whether they are exploring new models or servicing their vehicles. Every aspect of the NRC-NEXT-compliant facility has been refined to ensure customer satisfaction and excitement.
Dalam usaha mengiktiraf sejarah yang ikonik, Nissan telah memperkenalkan Edisi Warisan Z 2024, sebuah model edisi terhad yang memberi penghormatan kepada Datsun 240Z generasi S30 yang pertama kali diperkenalkan 55 tahun lalu pada tahun 1969. Model eksklusif ini menggabungkan prestasi moden dengan elemen reka bentuk klasik yang merayakan lebih setengah abad kecemerlangan dalam kereta sport.
Reka Bentuk Klasik dengan Sentuhan Moden
Nissan Z Heritage Edition 2024 dibina berdasarkan gred Z Performance dan tersedia dengan pilihan transmisi manual 6-kelajuan atau automatik 9-kelajuan. Salah satu ciri utamanya adalah cat New Sight Orange yang eksklusif, yang mengingatkan badan oren ikonik 240Z asal. Skema warna menarik ini dilengkapi dengan pelekat hud hitam, pelekat sisi badan, dan pelekat Edisi Warisan yang mengelilingi lambang Z di belakang tingkap suku.
Untuk menambah sentuhan retro, Edisi Heritage menampilkan hadapan baharu dengan bukaan gril segi empat tepat, rim aloi 19 inci, dan sambungan fender di setiap sudut. Elemen reka bentuk ini menggabungkan rupa 240Z yang bersejarah dengan gaya kontemporari, mencipta keseimbangan antara nostalgia dan moden.
Prestasi dan Ciri-ciri
Di bawah hud, Z Heritage Edition dikuasakan oleh enjin V6 3.0 liter turbo berkembar yang menghasilkan kuasa sebanyak 400hp. Enjin ini digandingkan dengan pembezaan gelinciran terhad mekanikal untuk memastikan daya tarikan dan pengendalian optimum. Model ini juga dilengkapi dengan brek Nissan Performance dengan angkup merah yang menambah nilai estetika dan fungsi.
Berdasarkan gred Z Performance, Edisi Heritage merangkumi semua ciri yang diingini dari model asas, menjadikannya sebuah kereta sport serba boleh yang sesuai untuk peminat jalan raya dan trek. Gabungan kuasa, ketepatan, dan gaya menjadikannya penghormatan yang layak kepada warisan siri Z.
Harga dan Ketersediaan
Nissan Z Heritage Edition 2024 dijangka memasuki pasaran pada bulan Jun, dengan Harga Runcit Cadangan Pengeluar (MSRP) bermula dari $59,135 (RM278,747). Memandangkan pengeluarannya yang terhad dan elemen reka bentuk eksklusif, model ini dijangka menjadi tambahan yang dicari dalam barisan Nissan Z.
In a nod to its storied history, Nissan introduces the 2024 Z Heritage Edition, a special limited-edition model that pays homage to the S30-generation Datsun 240Z, unveiled 55 years ago in 1969. This exclusive edition blends modern performance with classic design elements, celebrating over half a century of sports car excellence.
Classic Design with Modern Flair
The 2024 Nissan Z Heritage Edition is based on the Z Performance grade and is available with either a 6-speed manual or a 9-speed automatic transmission. Its standout feature is the exclusive New Sight Orange paint, reminiscent of the iconic orange body of the original 240Z. This striking colour scheme is complemented by a black hood decal, bodyside decals, and Heritage Edition decals surrounding the Z emblems aft of the quarter windows.
Further enhancing its retro-inspired aesthetic, the Heritage Edition boasts a new front fascia with rectangular grille openings, 19-inch alloy wheels, and fender extensions at each corner. These design elements collectively echo the look of the historic 240Z, blending nostalgia with contemporary styling.
Performance and Features
Under the hood, the Z Heritage Edition is powered by a formidable twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 engine, delivering an impressive 400hp. This powertrain is paired with a mechanical limited-slip differential, ensuring optimal traction and handling. The model also features Nissan Performance brakes with red callipers, adding both aesthetic and functional value.
Built on the Z Performance grade, the Heritage Edition includes all the desirable features of the base model, making it a well-rounded sports car suitable for both road and track enthusiasts. Its blend of power, precision, and style makes it a worthy tribute to the legacy of the Z series.
Pricing and Availability
The 2024 Nissan Z Heritage Edition is set to hit the market this June, with a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $59,135 (RM278,747). Given its limited production and exclusive design elements, this model is expected to be a sought-after addition to the Nissan Z lineup.
With the 2024 Z Heritage Edition, Nissan continues its tradition of celebrating its rich heritage while pushing the boundaries of modern automotive performance and design. This special edition model not only honors the past but also sets a high standard for the future of the Z series.
Nissan sedang membuat langkah besar dalam usaha menjadikan kereta elektrik lebih murah dan berpatutan dengan inovasi dalam teknologi magnet motor. Syarikat ini mencipta magnet motor baharu yang diperbuat daripada aloi besi samarium, menggantikan magnet neodymium yang lebih mahal dan sukar diperoleh. Dengan strategi ini, Nissan mensasarkan untuk menjadikan kos pembuatan kereta elektrik setara dengan kereta petrol menjelang tahun 2030, mengurangkan kos pengeluaran sebanyak 30%.
Mengapa Magnet Samarium-Iron? Magnet baharu Nissan menggunakan aloi besi samarium, yang menawarkan beberapa kelebihan berbanding magnet neodymium:
Kos yang Lebih Rendah: Samarium adalah hasil sampingan daripada pengeluaran neodymium dan lebih murah. Ini boleh mengurangkan kos pembuatan magnet motor sebanyak kira-kira 30%. 2. Sumber yang Lebih Stabil: Bahan seperti disprosium dan terbium yang diperlukan untuk magnet neodymium kebanyakannya datang dari China, yang telah mengehadkan eksport mereka, menimbulkan masalah bekalan. Samarium, sebaliknya, lebih mudah diakses dan tidak menghadapi masalah bekalan yang sama. 3. Prestasi yang Boleh Dipercayai: Magnet samarium-besi mempunyai kekuatan antara magnet neodymium dan ferit dan mengendalikan haba sama seperti neodymium, menjadikannya sesuai untuk aplikasi dalam kereta elektrik.
Nissan Motor is working towards significantly reducing the cost of electric vehicles (EVs) by developing a new motor magnet made from inexpensive materials. This initiative is a part of their strategy to make EV manufacturing costs comparable to petrol vehicles by fiscal year 2030, ending March 2031. Achieving this goal would require a 30% reduction in EV production costs.
The recently developed magnet utilises a samarium-iron rare-earth alloy. Unlike traditional EV motors, which use neodymium magnets enhanced with dysprosium and terbium for heat resistance, Nissan’s magnet eliminates the need for these rare and supply-risk-prone materials. Neodymium and dysprosium primarily come from China, which has previously restricted rare-earth exports to Japan, highlighting a significant supply-chain risk.
Sebagai innovator dan perintis kenderaan elektrik, Nissan bersedia untuk mengambil satu langkah lagi dalam mobiliti elektrik melalui teknologi gemparannya, e-POWER. Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn. Bhd., pengedar rasmi kenderaan Nissan di Malaysia, telah mengujakan pengunjung dan pembeli kenderaan dengan ketrampilan e-POWER di Malaysia Autoshow 2024.
Sistem pemacu e-POWER merupakan teknologi unik Nissan. Ia menggunakan enjin petrol dan bateri Litium-ion untuk menjana motor elektrik – motor electric semata-mata untuk memacu roda. Ia bertindak seperti kenderaan elektrik, memberikan tork serta-merta dan mempunyai pelepasan ekzos dan kos operasi yang lebih rendah berbanding dengan enjin pembakaran tradisional, tetapi tanpa memerlukan pengecasan. Selain enjin petrol, e-POWER juga menggunakan brek janaan semula untuk memastikan bateri diisi semula.
Nissan, renowned for its innovation in electric vehicles (EVs), is poised to advance electrified mobility with its pioneering e-POWER technology. Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd, the official distributor of Nissan vehicles in Malaysia, unveiled the exciting potential of e-POWER to visitors and car buyers at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024.
The e-POWER drive system represents a breakthrough unique to Nissan, utilising a petrol engine and a Lithium-ion battery to power an electric motor that exclusively propels the wheels. Functioning akin to an electric car, e-POWER delivers instantaneous torque and boasts lower tailpipe emissions and running costs compared to traditional combustion engines—all without requiring external charging. Additionally, e-POWER incorporates regenerative braking to help maintain battery levels.
Nissan e-POWER stands out as an innovative and award-winning electric-drive powertrain, integrating an internal combustion engine with an electric motor. Notably, the wheels are solely propelled by the high-output motor, akin to an EV, offering immediate throttle response and impressive torque delivery. Recognised as the “Technology of the Year” by the Automotive Researchers & Journalists’ Conference of Japan (RJC) in 2021, the e-POWER system underscores Nissan’s commitment to technological advancement.
Ask anyone who has been following the latest trends in the electric vehicle industry, and they would probably tell you that BYD is the most impressive EV company at the moment.
The Chinese car and battery maker has been making waves around the world for everything from its battery technology to the cars that it builds. There is little doubt that BYD is currently the best at the game.
But before BYD or any other company started making waves in the EV industry, there was the Nissan Leaf. It is widely regarded as the granddaddy of the industry and credited for laying the groundwork for others to follow, in Malaysia at least.
The Leaf was one of the first mass distributed electric vehicles that Malaysians could buy. The first-generation model was introduced in Malaysia by Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) at the 2013 Kuala Lumpur International Motorshow. Back then it was priced at RM168,800.
The Nissan Leaf was also the world’s best-selling electric car up until 2020 when Tesla snatched the crown which it then subsequently lost to BYD in 2023.
The first-generation Leaf (above) was more of a novelty car, a toy even. With a range of just 195km, it did not go very far, but it found love in a number of homes, enough to convince ETCM to introduce the second-generation model.
The second-generation Nissan Leaf was introduced to Malaysians about four years ago, and since then it has been constantly overshadowed by stiff competition from China.
While the Leaf may have chartered the path for the other brands to eventually make inroads to the Malaysian market, it has ultimately been beaten at its own game. Or has it? Let’s first look into the numbers.
The Leaf costs RM168,888 without insurance and comes with a three-year or 100,000km warranty on the vehicle as well as an eight-year of 160,000km warranty on the battery.
For that money, you get an EV that has a 311km range on the NEDC cycle, but we saw a range of about 230km with the battery at 98% state of charge.
The sole electric motor that the Leaf is powered by is rated at 150PS and 320Nm of torque that drives the front wheels. The sprint to 100km/h is done in 7.9 seconds while top speed is rated at 155km/h.
Charging the Leaf can be done in about seven hours with a 6.6kW AC charger, or an hour using a 50kW DC charger. However, the Leaf will also happily charge up using your home’s 3.6kW three-pin-plug, and that will take you 12 hours.
Now for comparison’s sake, lets dive into the numbers of what is arguably Malaysia’s most popular EV for the moment – the BYD Atto 3.
BYD’s SUV comes in two variants, the standard range, which is priced at RM149,800 and the extended range, which has a price tag of RM167,800. There are some discounts that are currently being offered which drops the price of the Atto 3 by a further RM20,000, but for the sake of this article, we will ignore that just to make it a level playing field for the Leaf (though it really isn’t).
Since the extended range (ER) is more closely priced to the Leaf than the standard, we shall use that for comparison. The ER has a 60.48kWh battery that offers a 420km range. It sends 204PS and 310Nm of torque to the front wheels while the sprint to 100km/h is done in just 7.3 seconds.
The Atto 3 is built on a 400-volt platform and that allows it to support 7kW of AC charging and up to 80kW of DC charging. The latter will let you juice up from zero to 80% in just 45 minutes.
The Atto 3 also has vehicle to load capability, which lets you power up appliances such as a small coffee machine or a kettle, making the car ideal for picnics or camping by the beach.
But that is not all, the Atto 3 also utilises a BYD’s proprietary Blade Lithium Iron Phosphate battery, which is widely regarded as the safest battery in the industry.
The Atto 3 also has a better interior with a rotating infotainment screen, a full-sized panoramic sunroof, wireless Apple CarPlay and can even be locked or unlocked using a NFC key card.
The BYD Atto 3 is obviously the clear winner in the battle of the spec sheets. But anyone who buys the Atto 3 or any other EV in the country, is taking a step into the unknown.
Because the EV industry is still in its infancy, the market does not have a clue about how used EV’s are going to be accepted. In the UK for example, used car dealers are shunning used EV’s because they argue that the batteries of the used EV’s cannot hold as much charge as when they were new. This impacts range, which is an inconvenience, and replacing the batteries is very expensive, and buyers are aware of that and steer clear of used EV’s.
And then there is the issue of battery replacement. Should an EV owner wish to hold on to the car longer than the eight-year warranty that most manufacturers provide for their cars, there is a good chance they will have to take on the cost of battery replacement, or deal with battery degradation.
This is where the Nissan Leaf provides an ideal solution. ETCM has come up with a plan where you don’t buy the Leaf in the traditional sense, but rather you lease the car from the company, or subscribe to it, which is just a play on words that means the same thing. This might sound weird to some of the traditionalists, but it makes perfect sense, especially when it comes to an EV.
Called the Leaf Subscription Plan, the plan requires no down payment, and the monthly payments are just RM1,800 for a three-year contract. At the end of the contract, you can simply return the car.
This makes perfect sense for several reasons. For starters, you don’t have to deal with depreciation of the car, which is one of the main hole burners in your pocket. And then you don’t have to worry about disposing the car in the event you want to upgrade to a bigger car.
And most importantly and perhaps the biggest relief is not having to worry about the cost of the battery in the event it needed replacing. Sure, you would have paid RM64,800 at the end of the contract, but that is still much better than having to deal with depreciation or any unplanned maintenance issues.
This alone makes the Nissan Leaf a viable choice as your first EV or perhaps a second car. If your lifestyle revolves around the city and you don’t usually travel more than 30 to 50km per day, then the Leaf would be ideal. You don’t even have to worry about installing a wallbox since the Leaf can be charged with a domestic socket. And if you live in a high-rise building, then being able to charge up using an AC or DC charger is convenient as well.
For the purpose of daily use, the Leaf offers Apple CarPlay, Android auto and arguably some of the most comfortable seats in its segment. In fact, the Leaf is ideal for life in the urban jungle. Even its size makes it easy to live with, offering enough space for luggage and for five average sized adults to get comfortable in.
If safety is of concern, the Leaf has you covered as well, offering six airbags, and Nissan Intelligent Mobility systems, which is basically Nissan’s way of saying the car comes with advanced driver aid systems (ADAS).
So, if the EV bug has been gnawing at you but you have been hesitant to take the leap, then perhaps dipping your toes into the segment with a leased EV would make better sense than simply leaping blindfolded into the unknown. And though the Leaf may be outgunned and outpowered by the competition, but it is the only EV in the market you can lease now. So no, it has not been beaten at its own game, the Leaf simply changed the game, and won.
Specifications:
Motor: 110kW AC Synchronous Electric Motor
Power: 150PS
Torque: 320Nm
Range: 311km (NEDC)
Charging: 1 hour (50kW DC) 7 hours (6.6kW AC) 12 hours (3.6kW AC)
Price (As tested): RM168,888 (RM1,800 per month on subscription)
We like: You don’t have to buy it, can charge anywhere
We don’t like: Range, feels basic
Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn. Bhd. (ETCM) memperkenalkan konsep NRC-NEXT untuk sebuah lagi bilik pameran Nissan di Cyberjaya, Selangor. Usaha transformasi bilik pameran ini adalah susulan kepada tiga bilik pameran yang sebelumnya, termasuk Pusat Flagship Nissan 3S di Petaling Jaya yang direka bentuk semula dan dinaik taraf sejak dua tahun lalu. Konsep bilik pameran baharu ini membuktikan lagi komitmen syarikat dalam menyediakan pengalaman pelanggan yang unggul dan meningkatkan kepuasan pelanggan semasa mereka berinteraksi dengan jenama Nissan.
Konsep Runcit Nissan bertujuan untuk menginovasikan pengedar Nissan dan menyampaikan standard perkhidmatan bertaraf dunia kepada pelanggan Nissan di seluruh dunia. Ia bertumpu pada mempamerkan nilai jenama Nissan sepanjang masa pelanggan berada di pusat flagship ini, sama ada untuk memandu uji model terkini atau menghantar kereta untuk servis biasa. Setiap titik sentuh kemudahan runcit yang mematuhi konsep NRC atau NRC-NEXT telah pun direka bentuk dan diperhalusi semula untuk menyampaikan keseronokan dan kepuasan kepada pelanggan.
Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn. Bhd. (ETCM) has unveiled the NRC (Nissan Retail Concept) -NEXT concept for its latest Nissan showroom in Cyberjaya, Selangor. This showroom transformation initiative follows similar upgrades to three other showrooms, including the 3S Flagship Store in Petaling Jaya, over the past two years. The introduction of this new showroom concept underscores the company’s dedication to providing exceptional customer experiences and enhancing satisfaction as customers engage with the Nissan brand.
The NRC-NEXT concept aims to revolutionise Nissan dealerships and uphold world-class service standards for Nissan customers worldwide. It focuses on showcasing Nissan’s brand values throughout the entire customer journey at the dealership touchpoint, whether it involves test driving the latest models or scheduling regular service appointments. Every aspect of a NRC- or NRC-NEXT-compliant retail facility is reimagined and refined to deliver excitement and satisfaction to customers.
